Dr. Richard Goldstein is Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he is on the faculty as Professor of Surgery and Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, also holding the vonRoenn Family Chair in Surgical Endocrinology. His principal research interests are surgical endocrinology and surgical oncology. Dr. Goldstein maintains his medical practice with University Surgical Associates, PSC, with hospital privileges at University of Louisville Hospital, Norton Hospital, and Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. He is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Surgery, and as a Provider of Advanced Trauma Support. He received his M.D. from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Goldstein served his residency at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Surgery and ultimately as Chief Resident.